Springtime Rock Wren Photos
Any time I have a Rock Wren in my viewfinder is a good day for me. Yesterday was an especially good day because I had two nesting adult Rock Wrens to focus on.
American White Pelican In Low Light
I am enjoying seeing the birds that have returned to breed in Utah including this American White Pelican I photographed in low light two days ago at a local pond.
Spring Male Great-tailed Grackle Portraits
Yesterday morning I had fun taking spring male Great-tailed Grackle portraits because these males were displaying and not paying attention to me or my camera.
My First Of Year Uinta Ground Squirrel Photos
I took my first of year Uinta Ground Squirrel photos yesterday morning high up in the chilly Wasatch Mountains not long after the sun lit up the sagebrush.
Cinnamon Teal Hen Lift Off Images
I felt delighted to be able to take a series of this Cinnamon Teal hen lifting off from the marsh at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge yesterday morning.
Spring Flowering Gray’s Biscuitroot
The first wildflowers I photographed this spring were some Gray's Biscuitroot that I found blooming on the north end of Antelope Island last week.
Spring American Robin Photos
Yesterday morning I spent a few minutes taking American Robin photos as they foraged for crabapples at an urban park close to home in Salt Lake City.
Yellow-bellied Marmot Pup In A Crack In Some Rocks
I was delighted to find and photograph a Yellow-bellied Marmot pup peeking out of a crack in some lichen-covered rocks on the 1st of April in northern Utah.
Spring Male Yellow-headed Blackbird Portraits
When I was up in northern Utah two days ago there was a male Yellow-headed Blackbird that was so close that all I could do was take portraits of him.
Young Golden Eagle On A Cliff
I found and pointed out quite a few birds yesterday but my favorite was this young Golden Eagle on a cliff in morning light because it was so beautiful.
Low Light Singing Say’s Phoebe
Listening to an adult Say's Phoebe singing in low light on Antelope Island State Park two days ago was a true auditory delight for my ears.
Spring Long-billed Curlew Photos
Yesterday I spotted this Long-billed Curlew foraging and calling in the grasses of the north end of Antelope Island State Park.
Singing Male Yellow Warbler In Spring
This time of year I am anxiously awaiting seeing and hearing my first of season male Yellow Warbler singing from an elevated perch in the mountains.
Clark’s And Western Grebe Images
On my trip up to Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge last week I was delighted to see and hear both Clark's and Western Grebe species from the auto tour loop.
Male Red-winged Blackbird Singing On A Sign
Just a simple post this morning of a male Red-winged Blackbird singing on a sign next to the road from my recent trip up to Bear River MBR.
Killdeer In Spring At Bear River MBR
While I was at Bear River MBR two days ago I stopped and took a long series of photos of three Killdeer near the entrance to the auto loop.
Singing Female Yellow-headed Blackbird At Bear River MBR
I had a wonderful and relaxing morning at Bear River MBR yesterday and took photos of a female Yellow-headed Blackbird singing on the marsh not long after sunrise.
Western Meadowlark Singing
The song of this Western Meadowlark that I found two days ago on Antelope Island State Park was a wonderful springtime melody that I needed to hear.
Spring Pronghorn Buck Photos
I was able to get out into the field yesterday morning and while I was on Antelope Island State Park I took a series of spring buck Pronghorn photos.
Swallow Photos
Today I wanted to share swallow photos that show the six species of swallows I see and photograph in northern Utah while they are here for their nesting season.
Groundhog Day 2022 – What It Means To Me In Utah
Groundhog Day is simply another day where I grow even more concerned about life giving water here in Utah. I'm not superstitious. I rely on facts.
Squirrel Appreciation Day 2022
January 21st is Squirrel Appreciation Day around the globe. There are many reasons to appreciate these furry, four legged, cute creatures.
Male Belted Kingfisher In The UK – He’s A Long Way From Home
I've been following an amazing sighting of a male Belted Kingfisher in Lancashire, UK for about a week now, it is only the 4th such sighting for that country.
Phragmites Fix Or Fail At Bear River MBR?
Phragmites fix or fail? I think my photos through the years provide the answer.
Was the Killing Of Bob The Sandhill Crane Really Necessary?
One of the other things that made me upset with Bob the Sandhill Crane being killed is that this could have been prevented.
Our Sage Thrashers Will Migrate Soon
Sage Thrashers are only in Utah for their breeding season and by now all their chicks have fledged and are feeding on their own.
Roundleaf Snowberry Berries
Last week while I was up in the Wasatch Mountains I had the opportunity to take photos of Roundleaf Snowberry berries in between photographing birds.
Remembering Smokeless Days
The photo I shared today isn't of anything special. It is a West Desert mountain range view. That smokeless blue sky though? I'd give so much to see that again here today.
Goofy Looking Canada Goose Lift Off
Some of the bird photos I take make me laugh and this goofy looking Canada Goose lifting off from the marsh at Bear River MBR is one of them.
Male Mourning Dove in the Wasatch Mountains
Just a simple photo of a male Mourning Dove perched on an old wooden fence rail high in the Wasatch Mountains this morning.